India, Nov. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Key Takeaways
Did you know?
In September 2025, India's Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh was included in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
Several national schemes operate in alignment with the objectives of Biosphere Reserves, contributing collectively to habitat conservation, sustainable resource use, and community development. Some of these are as follows:
More than 260 million (26 Crore) people live in biosphere reserves across the world. Altogether, these sites protect more than 7 million km2, an expanse roughly equal to the size of Australia.
Introduction
On November 3, the world observes the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, celeb...